Míl Espáine
| Míl Espáine | |
|---|---|
Ancestor of the Gaels Legendary leader of the Milesians | |
Milesius, 16th century Renaissance artistic rendering by Hermann tom Ring held in the Bavarian State Painting Collections | |
| Abode | Spain (traditional) |
| Gender | male |
| Genealogy | |
| Parents | Bile, son of Breoghan |
| Consorts | Scota, Seang |
| Children | Érimón, Éber Finn, Amergin Glúingel, and others |
| Dynasty | Progenitor of the Milesian High Kings of Ireland |
In Irish origin myths, Míl Espáine or Míl Espáne (later Latinized as Milesius) is the mythical ancestor of the final inhabitants of Ireland, the "sons of Míl" or Milesians, who represent the vast majority of the Irish Gaels. His father was Bile, son of Breogan. Modern historians believe he is a creation of medieval Irish Christian writers.